x, 218 pages : 24 cm

"Extending deconstructive theory to historical and political analysis, Timothy Mitchell examines the peculiarity of Western conceptions of order and truth through a re-reading of Europe's colonial encounter with nineteenth-century Egypt. Extending deconstructive theory to historical and political analysis, Timothy Mitchell examines the peculiarity of Western conceptions of order and truth through a re-reading of Europe's colonial encounter with nineteenth-century Egypt."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-213) and index

Egypt at the exhibition -- Enframing -- An appearance of order -- After we have captured their bodies -- The machinery of truth -- The philosophy of the thing

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